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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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